Dinner for 13
Sausage Bean Chowder
Pork sausage, beans, potatoes, tomatoes, and vegetables simmer slowly with herbs for a thick, filling chowder.
$4.21for 4 servings
$1.05 per serving$4.21 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Photo: tasteofhome.com
- 140 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 13servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersBack to schoolCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Italian or breakfast sausage$4.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $4.49Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 32 oz | $2.88Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 28 oz | $2.24Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 32 oz | $1.28Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.40Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.78Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 0.35 lb | $0.34Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.69 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb bulk pork sausage
- 2 cans (16 oz) kidney beans
- 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (32 oz) tomato juice
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped green pepper
- 1 cup diced peeled potatoes
- 1 tsp seasoned salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1 bay leaf
Steps
- Cook the sausage in a 6-quart pot over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it apart until it reaches 160 F.
- Add the onion and green pepper, then cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the potatoes, beans, tomatoes, tomato juice, seasoned salt, garlic salt, thyme, pepper, and bay leaf.
- Bring the chowder to a boil, then cover and simmer over low heat for 115 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the bay leaf and check that the potatoes are tender before serving.
Swaps
- Italian or breakfast sausage for Chicken or turkey sausageabout $1.50/lb more at typical prices
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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